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CSU Campuses

The CSU is a leader in high-quality, accessible, student-focused higher education. With 23 campuses, almost 447,000 students, and 45,000 faculty and staff, CSU is the largest, the most diverse, and one of the most affordable university systems in the country.

Secures $7 in federal and private dollars for every $1 in research funding provided by the state of California

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For every $1 invested by the state, the CSU generates $5.43 for California's economy.

CSU-related spending generates more than $17 billion in economic impact in California which supports 150,000 jobs in the state.

The CSU, more than any other public or private university in the state, provides more job-ready graduates to California's competitive industries — industries which account for nearly 5 million jobs in the state.

The CSU is at the forefront of creating jobs for the emerging "green workforce," educating future leaders in environmental fields and sustainable practices.

The CSU's research and technology parks pair business with education, creating new sources of competitive advantage and revenue for the state’s industries.